[Bureau of Justice Assistance](https://bja.ojp.gov)

March 30, 2026 (Grants.gov) | April 6, 2026 (JustGrants/solicitation close)

Up to $3,000,000 per award; cost sharing or matching required.

Supports comprehensive service networks at the intersection of mental health, substance use, and justice systems, including crisis stabilization, treatment, housing, and technology modernization.

--- ## Description This initiative provides funding for projects that address the intersection of public safety, untreated mental illness, and substance use disorders. The program aims to help law enforcement and justice agencies implement actionable alternatives that prioritize public order and treatment for individuals experiencing mental illness or substance use issues. Funding is available for activities in four core areas: - Crisis stabilization centers - Treatment services - Housing access - Electronic health record (EHR) systems and technology modernization The goal is to support comprehensive service networks that reduce the burden of vagrancy, disorderly behavior, and related public safety threats, while improving outcomes for affected individuals. --- ## Due Dates - March 30, 2026: Grants.gov application deadline (applications due by 11:59 PM Eastern) - April 6, 2026: JustGrants application deadline / solicitation closing date (applications due by 8:59 PM Eastern) --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: $3,000,000 per project - Minimum award: No floor specified - Cost sharing or matching is required --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - State governments - Federally recognized Native American tribal governments - Other units of local government Other agencies (e.g., nonprofit or for-profit mental health agencies) may apply only if: 1. They are designated by the state mental health authority to provide services as a unit of state or local government **and** 2. They attach documentation supporting this designation --- ## Application Process - Submit the initial application through [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361325) by March 30, 2026. - Complete the full application in [JustGrants](https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2025-172486) by April 6, 2026. - Cost sharing or matching is required; ensure budget documentation reflects this requirement. - Attach all required documentation, including eligibility confirmation (if applicable). --- ## Additional Information - Supports projects that create or enhance partnerships between public safety and mental health/substance use systems. - Emphasis on practical, scalable solutions for crisis response, treatment, housing, and technology. - See the full [solicitation details](https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2025-172486) for guidance and required attachments. --- ## External Links - [Official program page and solicitation](https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2025-172486) - [Apply via Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361325) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | |---|---|---| | OJP Response Center | [OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov](mailto:OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov) | (202)-616-6500 |

BJA FY25 Public Safety and Mental Health Initiative

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